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Hi ladies. I've been without a computer for the past couple days. Finally took it in and NO BUGS. What a surprise. But, the hard drive was worn out. Got it replaced and DH picked it up this morning. I'M BACK ! ! I've missed you guys. Phyl - You look great. At least ten years younger. You know, when I was heavy, I couldn't walk twenty feet without my back giving out. Now, that I've lost the weight, It is fine. I think that my spine just couldn't handle the weight.. I can walk distances now with stopping to rest hardly at all. And my knees still need to be replaced. I JUST WANT TO WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. CALORIES DON'T COUNT ON SPECIAL HOLIDAYS, SO EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY. i'LL CHECK BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS WHEN I'M BACK HOME AND HAVE MY COMPUTER HOOKED UP AGAIN

Hello ??? Anyone out there? Guess it's just the two of us again, Janet. Can't do much here. It is cold. B-r-r-r-r-r And the wind is blowing and the roads are a mess. I'm staying home today. HAVE A GOOD DAY. TTYL

Everyone must be out finishing up their Christmas shopping. I just need to get stocking stuffers. Well, Janet wished us all a good morning. I'll bid you all a good night. GOOD NIGHT.............SLEEP TIGHT I'll check back tomorrow.

whoo-o-o-o ho-o-o-o ! ! ! ! ! triple digits way to go, phyl ! ! let's boogie ! ! ! !

The old butt is feeling much better. I even made it to the gym today. Yea! ! ! I know this is really a dumb question but..................WHAT HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING???:shades_smile:

Yeah, I know. I can laugh about it now, It doesn't hurt so bad anymore.

Going AWOL again this week. From the gym, that is. Took a header off the front porch on my way to church, Sunday. OUCH ! ! ! ! The top step was ice and my feet just flew out from under me. Don't ask me how, all I know is I ended up on my stomach, face in the snow, facing the other direction. And my left butt cheek hurts...............BIG TIME ! ! ! Colorful, too.

Good Morning Ladies. Just checking in. Not a whole lot happening here. Just fighting the cold. No insulation anymore. I went to the doctors last monday. Scale's still stuck, but I graduated from every three months to six months. And I got stuck in both arms. Tetunus booster in one and flu shot in the other. Didn't go to the gym all week. Arms ached to bad. But I did increase my pedaling (pretty much doubled it). They're feeling pretty good now, so it's back to the gym next week. Got another family Christmas party today,. Gotta watch what I eat. I'm bound and determined that since my scale is stuck.........it's gonna stay stuck........(and not move up). DH asked if we were going to take some pictures to show off and picked up an envelope and went through them.. OMG!!! They were from a couple years ago and I couldn't believe what I saw. Man, was I ever fat. It's strange how you really don't see what you really are like when you look in the mirror. I never realized I was as fat as I was. I took one of the really fat pics and stuck it on the fridge as a reminder of where I don't want to go, ever again. Phyl - great shopping!! I love days like that. I just wish I could get my shopping done. I don't know what to get my kids this year. Grandbabes are taken care of and the rest of my family. Just my kids left. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY ! ! ! WHAT THE HECK, HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END.

Had a great time this week-end with the grandkids. Thought I'd post a picture DD took. I have come to the conclusion though, that I can only take goofy pictures. Now, I have to buckle down and get back on track. CBL

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Here I am. I'm not lurking,. Though I'll probably be AWOL for a little while. DD and SIL and the two little joys of my life are down here this week-end. We're going to be celebrating Thanksmas with my family. So, I'll be too busy......and too guilty to log on here this week-end. (yes guilty. House is full of goodies for the kids). I missed the gym yesterday, but did pedal for 75 minutes both yesterday and today. And will pedal again tomorrow. I'm gl;ad you had a chance to get together with Phyl and Ernie. You know, I was wondering how far you are from Tucson? We're sposed to go out there this winter for a week or two. OKAY, GOTTA GO HOP IN THE SHOWER. HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END AND WILL PROBABLY BE BACK HERE SOMETIME TOMORROW NIGHT.

This is your lucky day! ! Hillsdale Surgical in Hillsdale (of course) Dr. March. He is about the only doctor close to you that will do fill on patients banded elsewhere. (I was banded in Mexico). I really like him. He and the office staff are great. He charges $110.00 per fill and he submits it to your insurance. (mine paid)

Like Bryan, I was on a lot of meds for my diabetes. Metformin, avandia, humilin and lantis (insulins). Each time I went to the doctor, he cut dosages. First the insulins, then the pills. It has been three months since I've been off ALL diabetes meds and my sugar levels are in the high 80 and low 90's. I am also off all my blood pressure meds.

First thing you have to realize, is that the band is NOT a magic fix. It is a tool and as such, you have to learn how to use it. My doctor told me that 8-10 lbs per month is a sign of success. It took about ten fills before I had any restriction. I had to watch what I ate, chew well, drink lots of water and EXERSIZE, EXERSIZE, EXERSIZE. The band will not do the job by itself. You get out of it, what you put in it.

Janet - an excersize freak??? NO WAY ! ! ! I'm too lazy. I just want to speed up my metabolism. Granted, I don't always make the best choices and I do give in to whims, but hey, I'm still under 1500 calories/day. It's frustrating. BTW, the trilogy is the Sign of the Seven. Book one is Blood Brothers. Book two, The Hollow and book three is The Pagan Stone. I still haven't figured out how she can write so many books per year and not have any repetition and still have quality. I'LL CHECK BACK LATER.

Dang, I lost my post!! Oh well, no biggie. My knees are so stiff tonight. Went to the gym today and after 35 min. of resistance machines, I walked three miles on the treadmill (59 min) Now, I have to get back on my bike and finish my pedaling. I managed to get in 45 min. this morning.The other day, I picked up the last book in Nora Roberts newest trilogy and started reading the series. I can't put it down so it is really easy to climb on the bike, pedal and read. I'm on the last book now but the good news is that I have another trilogy by Heather Graham that I can't wait to start on.(pretty close representation, just substitute bike) HAVE A GOOD EVENING LADIES AND I'LL TALK TO YOU ALL TOMORROW. GOTTA GO START READING.

I hear you, Steph and Karrie. I just wanted you guys to know that you are not alone. Do you hear us Ruby??I'm right there with you. That's why I'm trying to up my exersize. I seem to be stuck....for about the past few months. goes up, then down, back up then down. Only a couple pounds but it does get frustrating cause I'm not sure if I'm done losing or just maintaining. I sure would like to lose about 10-15 more but I'm starting to look haggard. The main thing is, I'm a whole lot healthier now. OKAY, DON'T BE STRANGERS. LET'S ALL GET BACK ON TRACK.

Congratulations, Karrie, Must be a great feeling. I am trying to up my exersize routine so I am going to start keeping track of it for Dec. I'm gonna try to add it to my signature but since this is the 1st. I'll start here. Biking - 102 min /28.6 miles/1051 cal. resistance workout - 30 minutes treadmill - 36 min./1.85 miles/ 241 cal.

Yep, Looks like it's just us Old folks here, Phyl. (of course, we're really 29, and holding). The youngsters can't keep us with us. Of course, they're gonna say that they're out and about cause they're young and not old and decrepid. LOLOf course, their time is coming. HAVE A GOOD WEEK-END.

Hey Boo...........Welcome back. I am pretty close or at goal and am looking to get my excess belly gone. Since you mentioned the mess your surgeon made, can you tell me who it was? I'm not far from Jackson and I want to find a good PS.

Guess it's gonna be a lo-o-n-n-g-g quiet week-end here. Karrie's gone, Janet's gone, Candace is gone........and haven't heard from anyone else and I'm first on since early morning when Janet posted. Just got home from dinner at the neighbors. I didn't do too bad. Had a little of everything and came home satisfied. I hope none of you over did it. It was hard but I managed. Anyone out there brave enough to hit the stores tomorrow?? I'm thinking but I am really a wimp when it comes to those crowds. OKAY, THEN, HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END, DON'T BLOW ALL YOUR MONEY AND DON'T EAT TOO MUCH. TALK WITH YOU TOMORROW.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY, LADIES. Enjoy the celebration of Thanksgiving, but remember the place we've come from and the place to where we are going.Especially as we gaze hungrily and the food laden table. I'm planning on some extra biking so I can eat more. LOL

What can I add? it's been said............HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PHYL. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Janet - Love the pics. I can't believe how far you both have come. And the t-shirt is so-o-o cute. Liked the pic of the furballs too. Candace - THREE FEET?? :laugh: OMG. Sure am glad there are 450 miles between us. (only cause of the snow). I don't know what I'd do if we had three feet of snow, Karrie - WOW!! Your running is awesome. If I ever tried running, I'd be picking my teeth up off the ground. I have no balance.:laugh: Car - She lives right in Boulder.

It's time. When you can grab hold of the excess skin with both hands, and make it wave...........it's time. I need to research this but need some ideas as to where to start. need recomendations for doctors in Mi. Ann Arbor, Detroit area, or Lansing. And pricing. Any ideas how much..............and any doctors who know how to get around insurance companies? Basically, I need everything.